Downsizing (film)

Downsizing is a 2017 science fiction comedy-drama film about a man who shrinks himself to five inches tall starring Matt Damon. It explores overpopulation, climate change, and personal reinvention. Directed by Alexander Payne. Written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor. Dialogue [first lines] Dr. Andreas Jacobsen: [in Danish to technician who has rushed into his office] Yeah, you okay? Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen: [in Norwegian] We have it. Andreas, we have it. It works. Dusan Mirkovic: Okay, maybe sometimes I'm a little bit asshole, but the world needs assholes. Otherwise where would shit go out. Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen: Nature is such a patient sculptor. Grinding a tiny bit each day slowly, slowly for thousands of years to make such a supremely beautiful thing. [overcome with sadness] Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen: What a waste. What a dreadful waste. Cast Matt Damon - Paul Safranek Christoph Waltz - Dusan Mirkovic Hong Chau - Ngoc Lan Tran Kristen Wiig - Audrey Safranek Rolf Lassgård - Dr. Jørgen Asbjørnsen Ingjerd Egeberg - Anne-Helene Asbjørnsen Udo Kier - Joris Konrad Søren Pilmark - Dr. Andreas Jacobsen Jason Sudeikis - Dave Johnson Maribeth Monroe - Carol Johnson Margareta Pettersson - Solveig Edvardsen External links Category:2017 films Category:2010s American films Category:Science fiction films Category:Films about size change Category:Films about climate change Category:Films about amputees Category:Films about divorce Category:Films set in Norway Category:Films set in Istanbul Category:Films set in Nebraska Category:Films set in New Mexico